Which of the following are considered x-ray personnel errors when classifying reasons for repeated films?

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 1 and 3
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: (B)

The main idea is telling apart what the radiographer is responsible for during image acquisition from what the patient or equipment does. x-ray personnel errors are mistakes the technologist makes in technique or handling during the exam, such as getting the patient into the wrong position, miscentering the beam, or choosing inappropriate exposure factors. These are controllable by the technologist and directly lead to the need for a repeat image.

In contrast, issues like patient movement, inability to follow instructions, or poor cooperation aren’t errors the personnel can fix on the spot in the same way; they’re patient-related factors and aren’t classified as x-ray personnel errors.

So the correct choice is the one that includes only operator-related issues, excluding patient-related factors. That aligns with identifying and addressing the technologist’s technique and workflow to reduce repeats.